tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post3384473139490993001..comments2019-08-24T06:47:55.740-04:00Comments on The Princess and The Pump: A Type 1 Diabetes Blog: AwarenessHallie Addingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-4663516807185623182010-11-06T23:00:42.932-04:002010-11-06T23:00:42.932-04:00Ellie asks questions every once and awhile. She h...Ellie asks questions every once and awhile. She has not to date asked to go somewhere without me...she still asks us to come outside and &quot;keep an eye on her&quot;. But I know she knows things are different and I know sometimes it gets to her. She has also begun to throw her dexter on the floor and tell me she isn&#39;t going to &quot;take care of her body anymore&quot; when she gets mad at me...OH MY!!! I try very very hard not to react to that, she&#39;s quite a spit-fire at times...I do not look forward to her asserting her independence sometimes!!! Good luck and thanks for sharing the story! ((hug))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-25192628746894475422010-11-06T21:03:57.412-04:002010-11-06T21:03:57.412-04:00I found your blog from a friend facebook page. He...I found your blog from a friend facebook page. Her son Joel was diagnosed with Diabetes after almost dying. I had no idea the struggles families with Type 1 Diabetes face. Thank you for your honesty and willingness to share. Please know you are being prayed for and covered by His grace and peace tonight.<br /><br />Thankful mom in Ky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-36790924318515467032010-11-06T12:12:26.710-04:002010-11-06T12:12:26.710-04:00Wow, I am not looking forward to Lovebug becoming ...Wow, I am not looking forward to Lovebug becoming so aware. Or if she is she isn&#39;t verbalizing it yet. I&#39;m sure it will happen soon enough though. It makes me scared that Lovebug remembers her hospital stay. I was hoping she wouldn&#39;t remember that because if she remembers that she might remember life before she was diagnosed. <br /><br />You are handling it so well though. I only hope I do the same as Lovebug becomes more aware too. I wish that I could tell you it gets easier, but I am in the same boat. Nice to hear Wendy and Reyna say it does get better. <br /><br />I want a cure too.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274178714212627397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-80512023208163951622010-11-06T11:13:05.394-04:002010-11-06T11:13:05.394-04:00I&#39;ve been having a hard time with this mostly ...I&#39;ve been having a hard time with this mostly because it&#39;s been so different with my oldest since his younger brother has been diagnosed. I don&#39;t fully know how to explain it except that him and I were really spontaneous and now it feels like we have to work a lot more at getting out the door and I know this frustrates him. As for playdates I get that too...my other suggestions was one that another d mom around my town offered...she trains one babysitter with d care and then has that person go on playdates with her child. That way the child is getting time away from &quot;mom&#39;s watchful eye&quot; but is still safe no matter where they play. She first trains the babysitter at their house for several weeks by using her as a &quot;mother&#39;s helper&quot; type person then she leaves for an hour, then two, then three...once this is achieved all is well and she then utilizes the babysitter for herself and other d parents to have playdates and relax. It&#39;s pretty fantastic. She finds most of the babysitters through the private college near her or from references from friends. <br />I&#39;ve been surprised at how much Isaac remembers about his dx in the hospital, too. Just last week we ran into one of his nurses at a playground and recognized her before I did, he was hiding behind me and told me, &quot;that lady held me down.&quot; It took me a while to realize that she was the nurse that helped put an IV in and had to hold him with me because he was thrashing so much. Great memories :(<br />I just hope it keeps getting better and know that our children are surrounded by love. ENjoy your weekend.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-777844214362864382010-11-06T09:01:08.789-04:002010-11-06T09:01:08.789-04:00As she gets older... she WILL be able to go. She i...As she gets older... she WILL be able to go. She is pretty &quot;on top of things&quot;, she will be able to operate that pump before you know it. <br /><br />Not that you want to do it too quickly ;/Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-53014841734839757332010-11-06T05:41:28.945-04:002010-11-06T05:41:28.945-04:00First off...me too (on the CURE comment). Secondl...First off...me too (on the CURE comment). Secondly, what Wendy said...&quot;me too...too&quot;. I know that crappy place that you are at right now though. The place where Bridget could just run down the street 4 houses and play. The place where I would have to go with Joe 4 houses down the street and loiter in strangers backyards, garages, and driveways to watch Joe (when he was 3,4,and5). It has gotten easier. But, it is still &quot;different&quot;. Joe has 3 houses that he has gone to for playdates to date. He does do all of his checks, boluses etc...with me over the phone...and I send the playdate cheat sheet that I posted about a month or so ago. It is hard Hallie and I so hear you on this one...<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Reynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-35263197725992611652010-11-06T01:47:57.187-04:002010-11-06T01:47:57.187-04:00I know it might sound cliche&#39;, but....playdate...I know it might sound cliche&#39;, but....playdates DO get easier!!! I KNOW! I never thought I&#39;d say that. But it&#39;s true! At 7, Sugar is able to spend about THREE HOURS at a friend&#39;s house and just calls me to confirm carb counts before operating the pump INDEPENDENTLY.<br /><br />I know you don&#39;t believe it.<br /><br />Neither did I.<br /><br />Just you wait :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.com